In a Dry Season (Inspector Banks Novels)
by Peter Robinson
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Author: Peter RobinsonEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2000-07-03
ISBN: 0380794772
Number of pages: 480
Publisher: Avon
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Book Review: "Maybe his dry season really was coming to an end."
Summary: 5 Stars
Just when the character of Inspector Banks is at its lowest, we find Peter Robinson writing at the pinnacle. Banks is going through personal problems, separated from his wife, who has a new suitor, and trying to have a good relationship with his son and daughter. Also, he has been ostracized at work, after physically attacking his supervisor (not without reason) and therefore, does not get any real cases whatsoever.
But when a kid accidentally finds an old skeleton that shows signs of possible foul play, Banks' supervisor decides to use the case to try and sink the inspector for good. However, this will lead to a very interesting and challenging case, which gives Banks "new life", and also will lead to him meeting a young female detective, who spices things up.
I really think that Robinson's idea of presenting a case involving a potential crime committed at the time of WW II was a very good one. Also, I enjoyed the technique of using the narration of one of the characters involved in the events from the past and mixing that with the current events in the investigation. But overall, what I enjoyed the most in this novel was how well the author blended the case being investigated and the developments in Banks' personal life.
I really enjoy mystery series, and I always read them in order, the main reason having to do with liking to see how the characters develop and grow. This is one of those books in which the author delivers a myriad of elements in this regard. Therefore, I believe that fans of the series will find this to be one of the best installments thus far. On the same token, people that have not read the previous books will miss out on some of the enjoyment, but I still believe the other factors are good enough for the book to deserve to be recommended to everyone.
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